World Jun 30 U.S. skips global UN Financing for Development conference aimed at raising trillions to combat poverty By Joseph Wilson, Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press
Economy Jul 07 Inflation pushed 71 million people into poverty since war in Ukraine began A staggering 71 million more people around the world are experiencing poverty as a result of soaring food and energy prices that climbed in the weeks following Russia's war in Ukraine. By Aya Batrawy, Associated Press
Economy Aug 10 Extreme poverty rises and a generation sees future slip away Decades of progress in one of modern history's greatest achievements, the fight against extreme poverty, are now in danger. By Elias Meseret, Cara Anna, Associated Press
World Apr 07 Virus crisis cuts off billions sent to poor around the world The devastation wrought by COVID-19 across the developed world in cutting into the financial lifelines for people in Latin America, Africa and Asia. By Gisela Salomon, Sonia Pérez D., Michael Weissenstein, Associated Press
World Apr 06 Desperate hunt for food by Peru’s poor amid virus quarantine Pushing a shopping cart with two children, César Alegre emerges from the large, deteriorated house near Peru's presidential palace that is shared by 45 families to search for food. The 52-year-old says his families eats only once or twice a… By Franklin Briceno, Associated Press
Sep 18 Watch 9:02 Investment in Africa needed to keep extreme poverty on the wane, Bill and Melinda Gates say For all of the progress made in fighting poverty and disease in recent years, those strides could stall because of rapid population growth in some African countries, according to a new warning from the Gates Foundation. Bill and Melinda Gates… Continue watching
Dec 18 Where to give your money this holiday season, according to behavioral economics By Paul Solman If you're fortunate enough to be able to donate money this holiday season, which organizations will be receiving your checks? Paul Solman speaks with Yale behavioral economist Dean Karlan about the causes that are using funds most efficiently. Continue reading
Aug 18 Watch McCain and Obama Seek to Reach Out to Evangelical Voters Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama addressed evangelical Christians at pastor Rick Warren's Saddleback church this weekend. Experts examine how the evangelical movement has changed since the last election and how the candidates are reaching out to the group. Continue watching